Lots of driving, a ferry ride and a walk around. I did not have anything planned today, but to take the Cook Straight Ferry from Picton to Wellington. After walking around the beautiful harbor town of Picton I got on the ferry for my 1:15 ride. The ferry ride was just over 3 hours and the ferry was very cool. From wireless internet for purchase, to food courts, and even a movie theater the ferry ride has everything for anyone. In some areas there were tv's setup that could be watched. The ride was smooth and the views amazing. I have left the South Island and am on the North Island. The hardest part today was knowing that after my ferry landed in Wellington, the capitol of NZ, I would have to drive almost 4 hours north to the National Park Village for my lodging tonight. As I was coming in the road was very windy meaning that a 100km road was now about 75/80 max and around some turns 30km. That took a little longer than planned. For the day I drove 469km (291.4miles) bring the total to 2489.5km (1546.9miles).

A similar ferry I took.

Loading the ferry

Goodbye South Island!

Oh hello North Island. Good to see ya!